• Home
  • Destinations
  • About
  • Got A Tip?
  • {pack your bags}
CROWDSOURCING EUROPE
  • Home
  • Destinations
  • About
  • Got A Tip?
  • {pack your bags}

Important Information

Important Information About Turkey

Capital
Ankara
​
Time zone
Turkey is on Turkey Time (UTC +3). Click here for the current time in Turkey.

Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Turkey.
​Electricity
​230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F

​​
Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe!

Country code
+​90

Emergencies
Ambulance 112
Fire 110
Police 155
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Turkey. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected. 

Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Turkey or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.

Language
​The official language of Turkey is Turkish. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.

Money
Turkey's basic monetary unit is the Turkish lira (TRY). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.

ABOUT TURKEY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION 
THINGS TO SEE AND DO 
PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK 
PLACES TO STAY
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Destinations
  • About
  • Got A Tip?
  • {pack your bags}